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Hands-free cellphone bill now law: Here’s what to know BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER
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While driving, Minnesotans should ensure that their hands remain on their wheels—and not on their phones. Holding a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is now illegal in Minnesota, as the hands-free cellphone bill, signed by Gov. Tim Walz in April, took effect Aug. 1. Since 2013, it has been illegal in Minnesota to send text messages or access the internet while driving, but phone calls were permitted, so long as the driver wasn’t distracted. Under the new law, drivers cannot hold a cellphone—or use one to type, scroll or view content—while operating a motor vehicle, including while stopped in traffic or at a light. If caught, drivers face a petty misdemeanor, which carries a $50 fi ne. Add in court fees, and that fi ne could total $130. Subsequent violations carry a $275 fi ne, plus court fees. With the new law now in effect, Minnesota has joined 17 states and Washington, D.C., in requiring drivers to have their phones in hands-free or voice-activated mode while operating a vehicle. Supporters of the law hope that Minnesota will see results similar to those in other states, where traffic fatalities have decreased by 15% on average since such laws took effect. The dangers of distraction Each year, nearly 20% of crashes throughout Minnesota are related to distracted driving. From 2014 to 2018, more than 60,000 accidents
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Megan Goeltz (right) died Feb. 29, 2016 in a distracted driving related crash in West Lakeland Township. She was stopped at an intersection when another car came flying out of a roadside ditch and collided with her Ford Fusion.
were caused by drivers who were looking at their phones at the time of the crash. Likewise, distracted driving results in an average of 45 deaths and approximately 200 life-changing injuries per year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. That’s a set of statistics that Tom Goeltz, of Hudson, knows all too well. A safety and risk management consultant, he spends a significant part of his workweeks educating
audiences about the dangers of driving while distracted, but the issue is also personal to him. In February 2016, his daughter Megan was killed in a crash caused by a distracted driver. “It was a classic distracted driving case. There was kind of a bend in the road, and (the driver) never took the turn. He kept going straight and rolled into a ditch,” Goeltz said. SEE DISTRACTED DRIVING, PAGE 11
Duke’s Poutine: A family concession stand BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
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Centerville resident Matt Ribar, who is 32, has never missed a State Fair. “I was in my mom’s belly at the fair and even when I went off to school in Arizona for a year, I came back for Labor Day weekend to go,” he said. The 2005 White Bear grad has fond memories of the Great Minnesota Get-Together as well as other state fairs and festivals. Ribar’s father, Brad Ribar of White Bear Township,
has owned the Corn Roast concession at the State Fair for 34 years. The family’s passion transcends generations: in the ’80s, Matt’s grandfather acquired a cheese curd trailer from the Mueller family, which was known for having The Original Deep Fried Cheese Curds stand at the fair. Although the family does not sell cheese curds at the State Fair, it does sell them at other fairs and festivals. Also in the family is Peter’s Hotdogs. At one point, the family operated a total of 13 food trailers.
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1. Ivy Lane in Centerville welcomes neighbors and public safety personnel with a giant chalk drawing in the street. 2. Three-year-old Gabriel Nelson takes a photo with Washington County Deputy Michael Ramos. 3. Hugo City Councilman Phil Klein grabs a bite to eat at a party at the Waters Edge Community Center. 4. Levi Collins, 5, of Hugo, smiles for a picture for his dad in a fire engine. 5. Ellie Joe, an old English sheepdog, greets neighbors at a party.
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North metro brands itself as ‘technology corridor’ “We are located right off of 35E and it makes Centerville attractive for these types of businesses. The Minnesota Technology Corridor offers Centerville a great service to market our city to potential companies, not only in Minnesota, but around the country looking to build data/technology centers.”
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A public/private partnership to attract technology businesses to the north metro is officially underway. Officials from Anoka and Washington counties are spearheading the effort to brand the stretch of Interstate 35E near five north metro cities—Centerville, Columbus, Forest Lake, Hugo and Lino Lakes — as the future home of the Minnesota Technology Corridor. The partnership has been in the works for about a year. It began with meetings between county officials and Connexus Energy, which had been approached by tech companies looking for areas with fiber access, high energy capacity and undeveloped land near the airport. The partnership has now grown to include the five cities and other energy and fiber providers, including Xcel Energy, Comcast and CenturyLink. This summer, the Minnesota Technology Corridor rolled out its new website (mntechcorridor.com), which provides detailed information about the region and
Jeff Paar | Mayor of Centerville highlights its benefits to large tech businesses. Following a launch party Aug. 1 at Running Aces Casino & Racetrack in Columbus, marketing efforts have officially launched. Partners will spend the next several months “aggressively promoting” the Minnesota Technology Corridor, said Bruce Sayler, principal of Community and Economic Development at Connexus Energy. “In the past, we were waiting for the phone to ring …. Now, we are promoting this region both nationally and internationally.” The area, officials say, is primed for business development. The corridor’s website highlights its fiber avail-
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ability, electric and utility capability, proximity to the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport and buildable lands, including five sites that range in size from 10 to 250-plus acres. The website also details various tax incentives. Among them is the data center sales tax incentive offered through the state, whereby companies that build data or network operation centers of at least 25,000 and invest $30 million can qualify for sales tax exemptions for 20 years on technology and energy equipment and pay no property tax. Officials say that the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro is already a technology hub, as it’s home to more than
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Above: Bruce Sayler, principal of Community and Economic Development at Connexus Energy, speaks during an Aug. 1 launch event for the Minnesota Technology Corridor. Right: Chris Eng, Washington County Economic Development Director, speaks during the event.
136,000 tech jobs. However, its growth is not keeping pace with other tech hubs of its size. Chris Eng, economic development director for the Washington County Community Development Agency, also said that Anoka and Washington counties are losing talented workers to jobs outside the region: 52%
of Anoka County’s workforce and 77% of Washington County’s workforce commute to jobs located outside county borders. “We want to give them the opportunity to stay in our counties and work in our counties,” Eng said. For more information, visit mntechcorridor.com.
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The public is invited to attend a live rescue demonstration from a third-floor balcony by the Hugo Fire Department (HFD) from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 17, at Keystone Place at LaValle Fields. During the event, attendees may also enjoy refreshments and talk to members of HFD about the city’s new ladder engine. Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is located at 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo.
The Church of St. Genevieve will host its annual parish festival and chicken dinner Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, in Centerville. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. and takeout will be available from noon to 3 p.m. Meals are $12 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. The event will also feature amusements, booths, bingo, raffles, children’s games and refreshments.
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The severe weather test held on Aug. 7 possibly had some sirens that were not heard or working. At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, Hugo Fire Department personnel will be out by all of the sirens in the Hugo area for another test to document if they are working and note if repairs need to be made.
The Depot Church will host a Hugo Block Party from 4 to 8 p.m. at Oneka Elementary School, 4888 Heritage Parkway N., Hugo. The event, which will celebrate the church’s one year anniversary in Hugo, will feature free games, live music and family entertainment. Grundhofer’s Old Fashion Meats food truck will also be present during the event.
St. Mark Lutheran Church will host its third annual meal-packing event Sunday, Sept. 22. The church is in search of volunteers to fi ll two shifts from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. The event is a partnership with “Meals from the Heart,” a Stillwater area-based nonprofit that brings community groups, businesses and churches together to pack meals that provide relief to families facing hunger. Over the last two years, St. Mark has raised $15,000 in donations and packed more than 60,000 meals for distribution to the Centennial Community Food Shelf and the PowerPack Program as well as other area food shelves where needed. Groups and individuals may sign up to participate at mealsfromtheheart.org/stmark or by contacting Maggie Tennessen at 612-759-5445 or matennessen@gmail.com.
The ‘H’ word Keystone at LaValle Fields will host a complimentary information session titled, “The H Word – What is Hospice? Who needs it?” from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Presenter Sheila M. Duddy, a hospice nurse educator, will share the who, what, when, where and why of hospice. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Space is limited; please RSVP to 651-888-6557. Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is located at 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo.
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Toys to cars HAD NEVER heard of Elmer’s Auto and Toy Museum in Fountain City, Wis. On Sunday, July 28, our daughter Stephanie and son-inlaw, Chuck, took us to this museum on Eagle Bluff in Fountain City. This is the 26th season this museum has been open for the public by Elmer and Bernadette Duellman. It all started 50–plus years ago with the Duellman’s junkyard, which occupies over 100 acres and at last count had 10,000 cars in it. They used extra cash earned to start a museum. They have now sold the junkyard. This expanding museum is what captures your attention. Three buildings are filled with over 100 antique, classic, and race cars, some with very low About the mileage. There are over 600 pedal cars and more than 100 Town pedal tractors. We even saw Gene Johnson several “doodle bugs,” and I had one as a teenager. There are two other buildings jammed full of antique toys. They include tractors, trains, antique doll collections - more things than you could ever imagine could be collected by one family. There are also displays in the home and in an antique kitchen. They have concessions and some souvenirs to sell. The museum schedules are limited. In August, it will be open on the 17th, 18th and 31st. In September, it will be open the 1st and 2nd. There are some other dates in September and October as well. The museum is open from 9:00 to 5:00 and there is an admission charge. If you look carefully, you’ll see a Corvette with only 5-1/2 miles on it. There is also a 1929 Model A Phaeton. Give yourself time. It’s fascinating and it will bring back memories. Regrettably, Elmer Duellman passed away the day after we visited the museum. Hopefully his family continues to operate it. THE LIFE OF Mrs. Ray (Mary) LaValle was celebrated Aug. 8 at Cerenity Care Center where she has lived since 1993. I have life-long memories of Ray and Mary LaValle because they gave me my first job at their truck farming vegetable garden on Otter Lake Road in White Bear Township, just a short distance from where I grew up. One summer day I was fascinated by the large backhoe used for ditching the peat land on the LaValle farm. That’s where I ran into Ray and he suggested to this nine year old that I come and work for them cleaning onions and bunching radishes. I was delighted to have a job and earn some money and for the next three summers of my life I worked there. A lot of neighborhood kids came by bicycle to weed vegetables and pack radishes as they came off the custom-made washing device that Ray invented and built. We were paid on Friday afternoons. Mary kept records and she along with Ray would provide cash to each of us based on the hours worked. I think I started at 50 cents a day and that was great to have spending money. Ray died in 1991. He taught us work skills on the farm, as well as life skills and how to get along with each other. They were married 65 years. When Mary died on July 28 at the age of 110 years, she was the third oldest Minnesotan and the 52nd oldest person in the United States. She will be remembered as sweet and kind as she approached life and was known for her cooking, baking and craft work. The experiences of my youth will long be remembered thanks to Ray and Mary LaValle.
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ur summer was brutally shattered last week when two mass murders in El Paso and Dayton claimed 31 victims. These unspeakable tragedies seem to confi rm an epidemic of violent murders preceded by manifestos posted online by young men. This type of tragedy has become an all-toofrequent reality of American society. Perhaps there are multiple reasons for why, and we’re all seeking understanding, but at its core, these incidents Legislator speak of the fragmentation Lingo and dysfunction Linda Runbeck of the family and of young men for whom traditional institutions have evaporatedwithout a sense of community, without a church, and without friends. Replacing those pillars with the toxicity of hate-fi lled violent messaging on the internet leads many down a dangerous and destructive path. Frighteningly, American society is seeing an emotional and psychological breakdown more frequently than in other developed nations and boys and young men are feeling the brunt of it.
the internal conflicts within DHS and the underlying issues at DHS for which legislators have oversight. To date, Minnesotans have received no clear explanation. Shortly after news of escalating personnel issues came out, news broke that nearly $25 million in overpayments were made by DHS to two tribes for Medicaid services, Leech Lake and White Earth tribes. Republicans have been sounding the alarm about a stream of waste, fraud and abuse incidents across DHS for years, but this is an agency that seems to have a blatant disregard for taxpayer dollars. It’s simply not doing enough to stop activity that is costing taxpayers hundreds of millions each year. To date, House Democrats have done little to address the problem. It’s time for House Democrats to stop ignoring the turmoil at DHS, hold hearings and get answers to the questions we all have about Minnesota’s largest state agency. Please don’t hesitate to contact me concerning any state issue. I can be reached at 651-296-2907 or via email at rep.linda.runbeck@ house.mn. It’s an honor serving you and your family. Rep. Linda Runbeck represents District 38A in the Minnesota House of Representatives.
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Forest Lake Mason raise money for MOST Forest Lake Masonic Lodge No. 344 hosted a pancake breakfast and a fundraising benefit for MOST FL Drug Free Communities Coalition April 28. MOST provides support for youth and information on making good choices. The donations collected at the event were matched by Masonic Charities; a check for $1,041 was presented at a dinner/picnic celebration at the Masonic Lodge in Forest Lake July 11. SUBMITTED
Eagle Scout builds outdoor aviary With help from family and friends, Centennial High School sophomore Peter Mundale built an outdoor aviary July 21-22 for the Parrot Adoption Education Program (PAEP) as part of his Eagle Scout project. Mundale, a member of Troop 692, served his fi rst Scout volunteer hours at PAEP and adopted a parrot named Lola from PAEP in 2016.
THE WEEKLY WAG Creek is a very sweet boy who loves belly rubs. He is an ex-tomcat who is looking for a nice family to care for, and will reward them with much love. He is an energetic kitty who loves playing with his water bowl and toys. For more information about Creek, submit an online adoption form at felinerescue.org/.
COUNTY BRIEFS Washington County will work with Solid Ground to help homeless Washington County will work with Solid Ground to serve 28 families experiencing homelessness, after the County Board approved an agreement with the agency July 23. The county will provide $141,399 in Family Homelessness Prevention and Assistance program funds to the agency for the service. The program was established by the Legislature in 1993 to assist families with children, youth/unaccompanied youth, and single adults who are experiencing barriers to housing. The money will be used to serve 28 households, or families experiencing homelessness, with support services and rent payment assistance through the Home Again program. The outcomes of the program are to ensure households will be permanently housed and not re-enter shelter or become homeless within six months of program exit.
County will continue reciprocity for use of household hazardous waste facilities The Washington County Board of Commissioners agreed July 23 to continue an agreement with Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties for reciprocity for use of household hazardous waste services, through 2024. The agreement allows residents of those counties to use the household hazardous waste program services of any of the counties, and establishes a mechanism for payment of costs incurred by a county receiving household hazardous waste from the county where the resident lives.
County will receive federal maternal, child health grant Washington County will receive $159,348 annually from the federal Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, through the Minnesota Department of Health, after the County Board accepted the grant Aug. 6. The grant runs from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2024. The grant provides consistent resources for services to mothers and children in Washington County, which the county uses to support developmental screening of children and home visiting services to at-risk and significantly-stressed families. The funding requires a 50% local match, which comes from the county’s levy proceeds.
Sheriff’s Office receives gift from Treasure Island Casino The Washington County Sheriff’s Office will receive $1,310 from Treasure Island Casino to be used for advanced K9 unit training.The County Board accepted the
gift Aug. 6. Treasure Island Resort and Casino has recently started a donation project that involves a Ticket-in, Ticket-out (TITO) program to guests. A TITO ticket is used in casino slots machines to print out a slip of paper with a barcode indicating the amount of money represented by the TITO. Treasure Island created two drop boxes in which guests may place their TITO with the money on the TITO going toward a designated charity.
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County will conduct household hazardous waste collection this fall Washington County has satellite weekend household hazardous waste collections for 2019, in spring and fall. Satellite collections bring the services offered at the Washington County Environmental Center closer to residents, making it more convenient and practical for them to recycle and dispose their household hazardous waste and electronics. Fall events are: • Forest Lake Transit Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 19987 Fitzgerald Trail N., Forest Lake • Forest Lake Transit Center, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 • Hugo Public Works Garage, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 12, 6900 137th St. N., Hugo.
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HUGO SENIOR CITIZENS PLAY ‘500’ When: 12:45 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 15 & 29; and the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Where: Rice Lake Centre – Located east of Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Building. Details: Games begin promptly at 12:45 p.m. Refreshments and coffee will be served. All senior citizens from the area are invited. Join us and bring a friend. Contact: Barb at 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com
LIVE RESCUE DEMONSTRATION When: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 17 Where: Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, 14602 Finale Ave. N., Hugo Details: See a live rescue from a third floor balcony and visit with Hugo Fire Department members. Contact: keystoneplace atlavallefields.com
CAMPFIRE TALKS When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Join a naturalist at the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground for a roaring campfi re, interactive activities, and presentation on wildcats enjoyable for the whole family. Free. Contact: 763-324-3350 or anokacountyparks. com
GARDEN TOUR AND CORN FEED When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 Where: Waldoch Farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Visit Mary and Kathy’s personal gardens by hay ride, visit with artists and crafters, enjoy sweet corn, Joyer Barnyard, kettle corn, lemonade and deals. Contact: waldochfarm. com
FESTIVAL CHICKEN DINNER When: 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18 Where: St. Genevieve’s, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville Details: Amusements, booths, bingo, raffle, games, refreshments for all ages. Takeout available noon- 3 p.m. Adults $12, Children 10 and under $6. Contact: 651-429-7937 or stgens.org
HUGO SR. CLUB When: 1 p.m. Aug 19 and 3rd Monday of every month. Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo – Located east of Hwy. 61 on County Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo Public Works Building. Details: Guests from White Bear Lake Sr. Club will join us to talk about fall activities. Refreshments will be served and games will be played after the meeting. Contact: Barb at 651-429-0883 or barbconnolly1958@ yahoo.com
ICE CREAM SOCIAL When: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 Where: Hanifl Fields Athletic Park, 7032 137th St. N., Hugo Details: Learn more
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Blue Heron Days When: Aug. 16-18 Where: Lino Park, 7850 Lake Drive and throughout Lino Lakes Details: Movie in the park kickoff, parade,
about Children’s Performing Arts. 6-7 p.m. Registration and root beer floats; 7-8 p.m. family informational meeting. Contact: childrens performingartsmn.org
ANOKA COUNTY MASTER GARDENER’S INFORMATIONAL NIGHT When: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 Where: Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd., Andover Details: Learn about how to apply to the local Master Gardener program. Participants will experience an educational seminar taught by an industry professional, plus hear from current ACMGs about activities in the program. A light supper will also be provided. Free, but registration required. Contact: 763-324-3498 or anokamastergardeners. org
FRIDAY EVENING PADDLE When: 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 23 Where: Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes Details: Leisurely evening paddle on George Watch Lake. Canoes and kayaks are available and included with $5 registration fee. Contact: 763-324-3350
or anokacountyparks. com
SALSA MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS When: 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24 Where: Waldoch farm, 8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes Details: Step by step instruction and take salsa home. $8/person; space limited. Contact: waldochfarm. com
CONSIGNMENT AUCTION When: 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 Where: Blacksmith Lounge, 17205 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo Details: Bid on collectibles, antiques, lawn and garden and household items. Consignments taken the morning on the auction 7-9:30 a.m. Details: 507-256-4459 or mangesauction@yahoo. com
inflatables, kids activities, balloon artist, Big Prize Bingo, live music, family picnic, Quad Chamber business expo. Contact: blueherondays.org
for an afternoon of Cribbage. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Contact: 651-429-4413
NEIGHBORHOODS NEARBY POPS ON THE PORCH When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Annual free concert by the Moonlight Serenaders on the lawn of the historic Fillebrown House. Bring a picnic supper and lawn chair. Contact: 651-407-5327 orwhitebearhistory.org
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When: 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 Where: Hardwood Creek Library, 19955 Forest Road N., Forest Lake Details: Creative class for adults featuring a different project each CRIBBAGE month. Materials When: 12:45 p.m. provided. Registration Monday, Aug. 26 and the 4th Monday of every required. Contact: 651-275-7300 or month washcolib.org Where: Rice Lake Centre in Hugo – ‘LITTLE SHOP OF Located east of Hwy. HORRORS’ 61 on County Road 8 at the east end of the Hugo When: 7 p.m. Friday, Public Works Building. Aug. 16; 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 and Details: All senior Sunday, Aug. 18 citizens from Hugo and surrounding areas Where: Hanifl are invited to join us Performing Arts
Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Show by Children’s Performing Arts is geared to a younger audience. Sensory-friendly performance at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. Contact: 651-3368613 or childrens performingartsmn.org
STRUT YOUR STUFF CAR SHOW AND BURNOUT CONTEST When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Where: Maranatha Forest Lake, 24799 Forest Blvd. Details: Food, vendors, kids activities, muffler wrapping. All vehicles welcome; $10 entry fee. Admisson $3; children under 12 free. Contact: 651-464-3131
SPELMANSSTAMMA & SWEDISH PIG ROAST When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia Details: Swedish Immigrant Fiddle Fest where fiddler’s gather to play tunes and teach each other new music. Tours of historic buildings, pig roast ($20), games, and parade of musicians. Contact: gammel gardenmuseum.org
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Details: Listen to area musicians play bluegrass and enjoy free lemonade. Guided tours at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. for $7. Contact: 651-4335053 or gammel gardenmuseum.org
SHOREVIEW LAKESHORE QUILTER’S GUILD When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 and the 4th Tuesday of the month Where: Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 3920 Victoria St. N., Shoreview Details: Guest speaker is local quilter Faye Bodenhamer, presenting a trunk show on her scrap quilts. Admission $5 for non-members. Use rear entrance of the building. Contact: lakeshorequilters@ gmail.com
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Bunny Clogs When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20 Where: Hanifl Performing Arts Center, 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Performance by Adam Levy and his daughters where Prince grooves, Beatles chord
Where: Community Park, 641 E. County Road F. in Vadnais Heights Details: Past events have included a medallion hunt, movie in the park, photo contest, senior picnic, Lions pig roast, kiddie parade, children’s games and infl atables, bingo, car show, food and merchandise vendors, fi reworks, live bands, Grande Parade, Booya, bean bag tournaments, softball tournaments, a water ball tournament between local fi re departments and more. Contact: 651-204-6000 or cityvadnaisheights.com
NORTH HUDSON PEPPER FEST When: Aug. 16-18 Where: Pepper Fest Park, 400 7th St. N, North Hudson, Wisconsin Details: In honor of the community’s Italian heritage, festivities include Italian food, carnival, parade, live bands, bingo and contests. Contact: 715-386-0797 or pepperfest.org
10TH ANNUAL SUMMERFEST When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 Where: Frassati Ball Field, 4690 Bald Eagle Ave., White Bear Lake
changes, and hip hop collaged music meets Shel Silverstein clever world play. Message of healthy eating, respecting and loving our fellow humans and learning about and taking care of the earth’s creatures. Tickets $5-$20. Contact: lakeshoreplayers.org
Details: Community outdoor concert featuring The Elements at 6 p.m. followed by The Good The Bad and The Funky playing under a big top tent. Grilled food, snacks, soft drinks, beer and wine. Tickets $15; kids 14 and under are free. Contact: stmarys-wbl. org
MUSIC IN THE TREES
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18 Where: Belwin Conservancy Education Center, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S., Afton Details: Musicians will perform from tree hunting stands within Belwin’s four-acre, red pine grove at this free two-day festival. Contact: 651-436-5189 or belwin.org
FAMILY PIZZA NIGHT When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 Where: White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, 1851 Birch St. Details: Free familyfriendly community event with freshbaked pizza from the Community Brick Oven, food and beverages, bounce house, face-painters, gaga ball, music and more. Contact: 651-429-9026 or wblumc.org
YOGADEVOTION AT THE FILLEBROWN HOUSE When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 Where: Fillebrown House, 4735 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake Details: Yoga for everybody. No reservations required; bring a blanket or mat. Donations appreciated. No rain date. Contact: 651-407-5327 or whitebearhistory.org
SUMMER CONCERTS ON THE TERRACE When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 Where: Stillwater Public Library, 224 Third St. N. Details: Annie Mack delivers her meaningful, relatable and inspirational songs with power, soul and conviction in a free concert. Contact: 651-275-4338 or stillwaterlibrary.org
CRUISIN’ ON THE CROIX HOT ROD & VINTAGE CAR SHOW When: 3-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 21; Sept. 4 and 18 Where: Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater Details: Admire vintage and hot rod cars, food vendors, live music at 5 p.m., free festivities. Contact: discoverstillwater.com
‘AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS’ When: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 Where: St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1965 County Road E East, White Bear Lake Details: First fulllength, non-musical play performed by Fools for Christ, based on the book by Jules Verne. Adults $15; Children 12 and under $12; all children tickets are buy 2, get 1 free. Contact: foolsdrama. com
BIG WOOD BREWERY RUN FOR BEER When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 Where: Big Wood Brewery, 2222 4th St.,White Bear Lake Details: 5K-ish course starts and ends at the brewery. Live music, food, local vendors. $30-$40; registration required. Contact: bigwoodbrewery.com/ event/run-for-beer-2019
BLUEGRASS AND LEMONADE IN THE SHADE When: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 Where: Gammelgarden Museum, 20880 Olinda Trail, Scandia
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 Where: Mahtomedi District Education Center, Room 107, 1520 Mahtomedi Ave. Details: View video and discuss Chimamanda Adichie’s TED Talk “The Danger of a Single Story.” Free and all ages; coffee provided. Contact: 651-303-3089
STARWATCH PARTY When: 8:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, 1515 Keats Ave. N. Details: WCCO’s Mike Lynch leads program using giant telescopes aimed at Jupiter, Saturn as well as the star clusters, galaxies and other great celestial treasures. Free with vehicle permit. Contact: 651-430-8370 or co.washington.mn.us
ART TROLLEY ADVENTURE TOURS When: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, August 30 Where: Stillwater Trolley, 400 Nelson St. S. Details: Jump aboard the trolley for behind the scenes tours, meet artists, hands on demonstration. August event travels to Marine and Scandia. Picnic lunch and wine
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BACK PORCH JAMS When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug 30 Where: Arcola Mills, 12905 Arcola Trail N., Stillwater Details: Acoustic music by Nici Peper. Tickets recommended; $20. Fundraiser for the Arcola Mills Historic Foundation. Gates open at 5 p.m. Contact: arcolamills.org
MUSIC AT FRANCONIA When: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 Where: 29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia Details: Family-friendly summer music series in outdoor amphitheater. Food vendors or picnic. Contact: 651-257-6668 or franconia.org
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HUGO POLICE REPORTS The Washington County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents: • A resident in the 5000 block of 158th Street N. at 1:26 p.m. July 22 reported
“his soon-to-be ex-wife sold their joint coin collection and pocketed the money instead of splitting the proceeds as agreed upon.” Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies advised each party that this civil matter needed to be resolved through the divorce process. • A resident in the 5000 block of 126th Street N. at 4:40 p.m. July 22 reported scammers calling and claiming to be from Xcel Energy saying that if she didn’t pay them what she owed they would discontinue services immediately. The complainant figured it was a scam and didn’t pay any money. • A Wells Fargo customer at 3:50 p.m. July 23 reported giving money to another customer in the parking lot of the bank in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. Deputies were unable to make contact with the customer who was asking other customers for money in the parking lot. • A Stacy man, 56, was arrested at 5:51 p.m. July 23 on westbound Frenchman Road and Everton Avenue N. for driving after cancellation for unsafe conduct, driving a vehicle without ignition interlock, failure to provide proof of insurance, driving with a cracked windshield, failing to drive in a single lane and possessing marijuana in a motor vehicle. Deputies on stationary patrol pulled the subject over after observing him drive 15 miles below the limit while weaving back and forth across the fog line.
“The last straw was when the motorist cut off another vehicle to make a left turn from the right lane.”
wired to the complainant’s account from a Chase bank account. The complainant was then instructed to go to Target and Wal-Mart to obtain $4,000 in gift cards, from which he was to read the bar codes to the suspects.
“He did all the above and is now out $4,000.” • A resident in the 12000 block of Illies Avenue N. at 12:58 p.m. July 25 reported that someone broke into his detached garage. Thieves had kicked the door open and stolen two mini dirt bikes. The complainant told deputies he’d been having trouble with vandalism. Trail cameras are on order. • A firearm was reported lost from the 6000 block of 125th Street N. at 4:39 p.m. July 25. Before deputies could call the complainant back, the firearm was located. • A resident in the 5000 block of Evergreen Drive N. at 1:59 p.m. July 26 reported that a $200 check written out to his brother was lost and later cashed in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, by unauthorized persons. The check wasn’t endorsed. The complainant said he didn’t suspect his brother of being part of the check fraud. • A resident in the 5000 block of 134th Street N. at 2:33 p.m. July 26 reported an unknown substance thrown onto the siding and garage door of his residence. • A Hugo woman was cited at 4:26 p.m. July 26 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for driving after suspension, failure to provide proof of insurance and failure to change address on driver’s license, after deputies on stationary patrol received an alert from their automatic license plate reader when the subject’s vehicle passed. The motorist told deputies that although she didn’t have proof of insurance on her, she was insured with Progressive. However, when deputies checked with Progressive, they were told
“the subject used to have a policy up until April but didn’t renew it.”
• A resident in the 4000 block of Valjean Blvd. N. at 1:46 p.m. July 24 reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from Xcel Energy • A Braham woman, 31, was cited at 6:12 p.m. July 26 stating that she needed to pay money or her service in the 4000 block of eastbound Frenchman Road for would be shut off. No personal information was failure to wear a seat belt by westbound deputies on given. routine patrol, who • A resident in the 15000 block of Irish Avenue N. at 3:16 p.m. July 24 reported
“his mailbox had been on the receiving end of a bullet.”
“spotted her bright pink shirt fly by without a seat belt over it.”
The motorist said she’d forgotten to put it on. • A Hugo woman was cited at 8:37 p.m. July 24 on • A Stillwater woman, 37, was cited at 7:57 a.m. July 150th Street N. and Forest Blvd. N. for driving 27 on westbound 170th Street N. and Ingersoll Avewithout an ignition interlock when required, after nue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone by eastdeputies observed the vehicle traveling eastbound bound deputies on stationary patrol, who clocked down Frenchman Road sporting tabs that expired her at 70 mph. The motorist admitted to going 65 in March. The driver was verbally warned about mph. The driver’s attitude was described as good. the tabs. • A Circle Pines woman, 36, was cited at 1:53 p.m. • A resident in the 12000 block of Foxhill Avenue N. July 27 on westbound 170th Street N. and Henna at 10:25 p.m. July 24 reported receiving a phone call Avenue N. for speeding 64 mph in a 55 mph zone from Microsoft support claiming to be going out of by eastbound deputies on stationary patrol, who business. He was then advised that the company clocked her at 73 mph. The motorist told deputies intended to give him a $5,000 refund, which was she was in a hurry because she had to pee. • A Cottage Grove woman, 23, was cited at 4:15 p.m. July 27 on northbound Forest Blvd. N. at 159th Street N. for failure to provide proof of insurance after deputies pulled her over for a missing front license plate. The driver was verbally warned about the license plate. • An unidentified youth was issued a written warning for speeding at 7:41 a.m. July 29 in the 6000 block of Egg Lake Road N. • A resident in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. at 11:55 a.m. July 29 reported receiving a phone call from a male claiming to be from the Social Security Administration in Henderson, Nevada, and that her benefits were being suspended. The complainant phoned the real agency and was advised to call the police to document the scam. • A loud explosion believed to be fireworks was reported at 11:23 p.m. July 29 in the 14000 block of Jardin Avenue N. Video footage showed three juveniles running down the street following the explosion.
“The investigation came to a screeching halt after Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies couldn’t locate any damage or shrapnel.”
• A suspicious vehicle reported at 11:46 p.m. July 29 in the 14000 block of Evergreen Avenue N. turned out to be a resident of the area after deputies spotted a vehicle matching the complainant’s description pulling into a garage and closing it. • A resident in the 14000 block of Finale Avenue N. at 1:06 p.m. July 30 reported damage to her grass, likely from multiple vehicles driving over it. • A Forest Lake man, 39, was issued a written warning at 8:41 a.m. Aug. 1 in the 14000 block of Victor Hugo Blvd. N. for driving around with tabs that expired in May. • A Mounds View man at 8:41 a.m. Aug. 1 reported losing his wallet containing $1,200 in cash, driver’s license, credit cards, Social Security card and immigration papers at the Speedway station in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. Gas station personnel were unable to assist because they have no cameras on the side of the building where the complainant parked. • An injured goose reported in the 5000 block of 135th Street N. at 1:29 p.m. Aug. 1 apparently swam away to safety before deputies could locate it. • A White Bear Lake man, 65, was cited at 1:58 p.m. Aug. 1 in the 14000 block of Forest Blvd. N. for running a red light after southbound deputies waiting in the right turn lane at 147th Street observed a motorcycle enter the intersection on red, followed by a red pickup truck. When the driver of the truck said he was in the intersection before the light turned red, deputies advised him the squad video showed the sequence of light first changed to red before the two vehicles entered the intersection. As deputies explained the citation, the subject became argumentative and demanded to see the squad video at the scene. When deputies advised him that he could request to see the video in court, he said, “it’s wasting my time to have to go to court versus being allowed to see it on the side of the road.” As the citation was handed over, the motorist said, “We will let a judge take care of it.” The driver also failed to provide proof of insurance. • The owner of a PlayStation4 at 6:34 p.m. Aug. 1 reported trying to retrieve the PS4 from a resident in the 12000 block of Fairbanks Avenue N. after she borrowed it a year before. The borrower smashed the PS4 on the driveway when its owner arrived on the scene. The borrower told deputies she’d paid $50 for the PS4 when she took possession of it last year. Deputies advised both parties to take the case to civil court.
• A report of a burglary at 7:25 p.m. Aug. 1 in the 15000 block of Forest Blvd. N. turned out to be the boyfriend of the complainant, who kept his promise to pretend to break into her residence just to scare her for going out with other men. • A Coon Rapids woman, 26, was cited by westbound deputies at 7:41 a.m. Aug. 2 in the 9000 block of eastbound 170th Street N. for speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone and for failure to provide proof of insurance. The driver admitted she was late for work, unaware of how fast she was going and didn’t have proof of insurance. • A resident in the 15000 block of Goodview Avenue N. reported a handgun, garage door opener, work checks and electronics were stolen from an unlocked pic up truck parked in an open garage overnight Aug. 2-3. Both vehicles parked in the garage had been rummaged through. • A pair of $200 Beats headphones were reported stolen overnight Aug. 2-3 from an unlocked vehicle in the 6000 block of 151st Street N. • A resident in the 14000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. reported her locked 2019 Mazda was stolen from her driveway overnight Aug. 2-3. The keys to the vehicle had been kept in a basket inside the house; all three movable items were stolen. • As deputies were in the “G” street neighborhood responding to a rash of vehicle tampering during the night of Aug. 2-3, a resident in the 14000 block of Glenbrook Avenue N. approached them to report even more vehicle tampering at his neighbor’s residence. Nothing was taken, but the reporter told deputies he had a video of the people prowling the neighborhood and would e-mail it to the sheriff’s office. Loretta Harding
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The Lino Lakes Police Department reported the following incidents: • Officers responded to Sunrise Park July 23 to assist staff in locating a child who ran away from a parks program. The child was located and picked up by their mother. • An officer took a report of prescription forgery in the 700 block of Apollo Drive July 23. • An officer took a damage to property report in the 7800 block of Oak Court July 23. An unknown person(s) spray-painted a vehicle. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers received a report of a dog bite with minor injuries in the 1100 block of Ruffed Grouse Court July 23. The involved dog was quarantined and follow-up will be completed by a community service officer. • A resident called to request extra patrol for speeders in the 6300 block of Ware Road July 23. The request was forwarded to the traffic review committee. • A male was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of a controlled substance in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle July 23. The passenger was questioned and released. • An officer responded to a report of a suspicious male in the 500 block of Linden Lane July 24. A male was located and eventually placed under arrest for outstanding warrants. • An investigator took a walk-in report of a scam with Xcel Energy and unpaid bills. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle for speeding in the 700 block of Main Street and observed a controlled substance inside the vehicle July 25. A search was conducted and the passenger was arrested and booked into jail. • An officer took a delayed personal injury hitand-run accident report July 25 that occurred in the area of Whippoorwill Lane and Elm Street. There were minor injuries. There is no information on the suspect or vehicle at this time. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to assist the State Patrol with locating a male who fled from a crash in the 1400 block of I-35W July 25. Officers located the male, who was arrested on multiple charges. • An officer responded to a delayed burglary report in the 200 block of Baldwin Circle July 27. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a suspicious activity call involving two females looking into mailboxes in the 2300 block of Tart Lake Road July 27. Officers investigated but were unable to locate the women. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 7000 block of Lake Drive July 28. The driver was subsequently arrested for DWI. • Officers received multiple calls regarding a domestic situation between a male and female in a vehicle in the 700 block of Town Center Parkway July 28. The officers spoke with those involved and both the male and female were released after the incident was investigated. The female, who
had been driving a vehicle during the incident, was mailed a citation for several violations. • Officers responded to a vehicle crash with injuries in the 7200 block of Lake Drive July 29. A driver was taken to a local hospital by ambulance. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Lake Drive and I-35W July 29. The driver was subsequently arrested and booked into the Anoka County Jail for possession of drug paraphernalia and driving after revocation. • Officers responded to a request for a welfare check in the 600 block of Apollo Drive July 30. A male was subsequently arrested for DWI and on a warrant. The male was booked into the Anoka County Jail, and three juveniles were taken into custody by social services. • Officers received a report of a garbage can on fi re in the 700 block of Main Street July 30. Officers arrived and successfully extinguished the fi re. • Officers responded to a report of a broken car windshield following a road rage incident in the area of Partridge Court and Bald Eagle Boulevard July 30. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a delayed vandalism report and learned of a theft in the 700 block of Main Street July 31. The investigation is ongoing. • An officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 7200 block of I-35E July 31. The driver was mailed a citation for small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and no proof of insurance. • An officer was dispatched on a report of an impaired driver in the area of Lake Drive and Main Street July 31. The officer located and arrested an adult female for driving while impaired. • Officers responded to a found narcotics report in the 7500 block of Fourth Avenue July 31. Officers took possession of the narcotics and destroyed them. • Officers responded to a radio call of an accident with injuries in the area of I-35E and County Road J July 31. Officers arrived and administered aid to an injured motorist until paramedics arrived. • Officers responded to a report of an animal running down a road in the 1000 block of Main Street Aug. 2. The officers located a bull running in the road and were unable to fi nd the owners. The bull ran off into the woods and officers could not locate it. • Officers responded to a report of product sale involving fraudulent currency in the 500 block of Lilac Street Aug. 2. The investigation is ongoing. • Officers responded to a motor vehicle property damage report in the 7500 block of Lake Drive Aug. 2. Officers arrived and arrested a male for multiple driving violations. An officer transported the male to the Anoka County Jail. • Officers responded to a call of a possible impaired driver in the 1800 block of I-35W. The driver was located, stopped and arrested for driving under the influence.
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The Centennial Lakes Police reported the following incidents: • Officers were dispatched to the city of Circle Pines July 24 for an assault report. A child was subsequently transported to the hospital by parents. • Officers were dispatched to the city of Centerville on report of a runaway juvenile. Police located the juvenile and learned they had left home due to a recent abuse incident. An adult male and female were subsequently arrested. • Police responded to the 9000 block of South Highway Drive in Lexington July 25 regarding a disorderly male. The male fled from officers but was later apprehended. The male was found to have a warrant and was transported to jail. • Officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Restwood Road in Lexington on report of a disorderly male. The male was located near the location of the call but fled on foot. Police learned the male had an active felony warrant and requested support from Anoka County Sheriff’s Office deputies. A drone was deployed, but the suspect was not located. • An officer observed an unattended fire in the 4000 block of Lovell Road in Lexington July 26. Officers were unable to make contact with the homeowner and the Lexington Fire Department was dispatched to put out the fire. A citation was issued. • Police responded to a vandalism report in the 1700 block of Meadow Lane in Centerville July 26. An unknown suspect spray-painted several offensive words on a driveway within the past week. There is currently no suspect information and extra patrol was requested. • Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the 0 block of School Road in Circle Pines July 28. Two juveniles were located in a vehicle, verbally warned and advised to leave. • Police were summoned to the 8800 block of Pascal Avenue in Lexington July 29 regarding damage to property. • Officers responded to the 8800 block of North Highway Drive in Lexington July 29 on a burglary report. Some tools were taken, and extra patrol was requested.
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BUSINESS BRIEFS Public Storage opens in Hugo
present a total of $3,000 to six local food shelves that reside within the six branch locations.
Public Storage officially opened its doors for business at 13465 Fenway Blvd. Circle North July 24. The new facility has contributed to the company’s 13% growth spurt in Minnesota within the past year. The Hugo location is one of seven new storage facilities the company has opened in the state since August 2018. The Hugo facility has more than 400 storage units on site, with both outdoor and climate-controlled storage options. The facility also has a store where customers can purchase boxes, tapes, mattress covers and other supplies.
Vegetable stand open Niemczyk Gardens’ vegetable stand is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Everything the business sells, including tomatoes, sweet corn, cucumbers, beans, eggplants and more, is grown on the farm of more than 20 acres in Hugo, located at 7666 170th St.
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Luxury Nails in Hugo moved from Suite 102 to Suite 106 in the strip mall located at 14643 Mercantile Drive N. July 22. The new suite is 1,410 square feet, about 600 square feet larger than the former location. With the move, Luxury Nails was able to add two more tables and two more pedicure chairs. The business hopes that by expanding its space, customers will have a better experience.
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DISTRACTED DRIVING: Hands-free means completely hands-free FROM PAGE 1
“He rolled through the ditch for about 75 feet, and came up on a crossroad, where Megan was waiting at a stoplight, waiting to turn onto the highway …. He never even slowed down; he was traveling 54 miles per hour when he hit her.” Megan was brought to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, where she was pronounced dead. Then 22, she was pregnant with her second child when she died. “Right now, I should be holding a two-and-ahalf-year-old grandson,” Goeltz said. Megan’s daughter, Paisley, was three when her mother died. “She probably won’t even remember her mother, other than what we talk about and show her to try to keep (Megan’s) memory alive,” Goeltz said. Due to his job, Goeltz has been a long-time advocate for distraction-free driving, but Megan’s sudden death motivated him to become even more active. He has been a vocal supporter of the hands-free cellphone bill. “I’m proud and happy that this is now law, but hands-free isn’t risk-free. When I present, I tell
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Lisa Kons, Traffic Safety Programs Manager at the Minnesota Safety Council, emphasized that hands-free means completely hands-free: holding a cellphone at all while operating a motor vehicle unless in the case of an emergency, is against the law. “That means no typing, no swiping, no scrolling, and the biggie is that you cannot use
a cellphone, or any other communicative device, while you’re a part of traffic and in motion,” she said. “If you’re pulled over and safely out of the way of traffic, that’s one thing, but if you’re driving or at a light, no holding your phone, no looking down at it.” Kons said that modern-day gadgets and smartphone technology can make the handsfree transition smoother for drivers. She recommended that drivers use Bluetooth to sync their phones with their cars’ stereo systems. For older vehicles without Bluetooth capabilities or AUX jacks, cassette adapters, which come with a cord that plugs into standard headphone jacks, function the same way. Like Goeltz, Kons emphasized that hands-free and distraction-free are not synonymous, as the safest way to use a phone while driving is to simply not use it at all. “If you must use your phone, be hands-free. But the real safe thing to do is not to use your phone at all,” Kons said. “The fact of the matter is we want your eyes on the road, hands on the wheel, and head in the game. Be aware of the task at hand, which is driving.”
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people not to use their phone at all—turn it off; put it into airplane mode,” he said. “Even handsfree doesn’t help with the cognitive distraction, and that’s the really bad part of the distraction.” However, Goeltz nevertheless sees the handsfree law as an important and much-needed addition to Minnesota’s traffic laws. “At the end of the day, if we save 15% of Minnesota drivers and people driving through Minnesota, that’s great,” he said. “But I’d like to save everybody. I want zero tolerance (for distracted driving) because one life lost is too many …. I do this out of love and respect for Megan and her son. They can’t speak anymore, but they can speak through me.”
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STUDENT NEWS The following local students graduated from a college or university in the Spring of 2019: Central Lakes College: Brandon LaClair of Centerville. College of St. Scholastica: Sarah Wilcox of Hugo, Doctor of Physical Therapy. Grinnell College: Emily Lopes Rhodes of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, history and French, with honors. North Dakota State University: Katherine Esboldt of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, biological sciences. St. Cloud State University: Noah Daigle of Hugo, Associate of Arts, liberal arts and sciences; Natasha Dyer of Hugo, Master of Science, college counseling & student development; Magdalen Gadbois of Hugo, Master of Science, communication sciences and disorders; Mackenzie Pangerl of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, earth sciences, summa cum laude. University of Minnesota-Crookston: Kelly Leroux of Hugo. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: Lauren Lisowy of Hugo, Bachelor of Arts, psychology. University of Wisconsin-River Falls: Kaleb Aalderks of Hugo, Master of Science, education, counseling; Leah Hinze of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, animal science; Leonard Kaiser of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, business administration, Christian McKenzie of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, communication studies; Jacob Wakefield of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, business administration, economics. University of Wisconsin-Stout: Maxwell Corner of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, business administration; Haley Hanson of Hugo, Master of Science, applied psychology; Justin Kimball of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, supply chain management; Alexander Moua of Hugo, Bachelor of Science, computer engineering; Danielle
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at the fair, Matt and his wife Erin decided to start their own adventure with a new food. Erin wanted to try poutine, so the two set out on a road trip to see what poutine was all about. “We went to Canada and spent a week and a half trying poutine all over. We drove to Quebec City and back and tried out all the places that claimed to have ‘the original’ or ‘the best’ poutine,” he said. “We were at restaurant and saw it on a menu, but you don’t know what the word means,” Matt said, noting that the description said it involved cheese curds and fries. We sell fries at a few fairs and cheese curds, so I thought, ‘We already have all that stuff, all we have to do is add gravy!’ Then we figured out what it really was.” In 2010, Matt and Erin tried selling poutine for the fi rst time at the Anoka County Fair. They used one of the cheese curd trailers, crossed out the words “cheese curds” and wrote “poutine” on the trailer. In 2011 the couple purchased their own trailer and sold poutine for a full year. After
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applying both years to get into the State Fair, Matt received the call that his fi rst year of sales at the fair would be 2012. “When we went to Canada and did our research, we discovered that true poutine is a poultry-based gravy, fresh cut fries and (Ellsworth) cheese curds — not battered or deep fried, but the fresh curd,” Matt explained. “For our gravy, we came up with a recipe that nobody can duplicate … and it’s amazing. Anybody can cut fries and buy cheese curds, but to get a gravy that has that unique flavor is what sets us apart.” On average, Duke’s Poutine does anywhere from six to 10 events every year. In addition to the State Fair and various events at the fairgrounds, the stand also makes its way to other state and county fairs and festivals. Matt also regularly helps his family with the other stands when he is not too
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busy with his own. The second Saturday of the 2012 State Fair still holds the record: the couple went through 55 gallons of gravy in one day. As expectSUBMITTED ed, Matt said the The late Duke was part of the insales dropped off for the second year spiration for the business name. after the press pro- Duke was also the nickname motions ceased, but Matt’s grandfather, Laudy Ribar, in year five they fi- gave to Matt as a kid. nally matched their year one numbers. This year, Matt hopes to exceed that — and maybe even break some more records. “It is a different city every weekend. You recognize people from the year prior and get to meet new people,” Matt said. “Growing up in it, a lot of the people out here are like family.” Duke’s Poutine is located at the intersection of Judson Avenue and Clough Street, across from the CHS Miracle of Birth Center and adjacent to the All You Can Drink Milk stand. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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CENTERVILLE CITY CALENDAR Aug. 16: Republic Services recycling pickup (south side of Main Street) at 7 a.m. Aug. 19: Fete des Lacs Planning Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21: EDA meeting at 6:30 p.m. (revolving grant/loan program open house) Aug. 23: Republic Services recycling pickup (north side of Main Street) at 7 a.m. Aug. 28: City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m. Special meetings are posted in the City Hall lobby. Public notices are now published in The Citizen; read them at www.presspubs. com (click on Public Notices).
HUGO CITY CALENDAR Aug. 19:
City Council meeting at 7 p.m.
Aug. 20:
EDA meeting at 5 p.m. Historical Commission meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Aug. 21:
Parks Commission meeting at 7 p.m.
Aug. 22:
Planning Commission meeting at 7 p.m.
LINO LAKES CITY CALENDAR Aug. 16-18: Blue Heron Days Aug. 26:
City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.; work session at 6 p.m.
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HUGO BITS & PIECES The Hugo City Council took the following action at its Aug. 5 meeting: • Held a swearing-in ceremony for Safety Lieutenant Matt Drew. • Heard from State Rep. Ami Wazlawik (District 38B), who reported to the council about this session’s legislative accomplishments and what remains for next session. See full story in this week’s issue of The Citizen. • Approved pay voucher No. 4 (for work certified through July 1) to CB&I for $450,619 for the city’s Water Tower No. 4 project. • Held a public hearing on a drainage and utility easement vacation for Waters Edge 3rd Addition. There was no public comment. Hugo Ventures LLC requested vacation of the existing drainage and utility easements lying over Outlot A. The proper drainage and utility easements will be dedicated with the final plat for Water’s Edge 6th Addition. City Planner Rachel Juba explained there are no changes being made to the existing drainage or stormwater management and no impacts to the existing wetlands. • Heard from Councilman Chuck Has, co-chair of the Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network, who informed the council that the network: - Will have a large care
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Hugo Fire Chief Kevin Colvard swears in Matt Drew as safety lieutenant at the Aug. 5 Hugo City Council meeting. Also pictured are Assistant Chief Dave Jensen and Deputy Chief Jim Compton Jr.
package event Aug. 24. - Has received a “hugeâ€? number of care packages from a Lutheran Bible camp at New Life Lutheran Church in Hugo. - Received almost $800 from the Bald Eagle Sportsmen’s Association, which donated the proceeds from its open house. • In response to Haas’ query about this year’s Tough Mudder event, City Administrator Bryan Bear said it was once again a well-run event that enjoyed great attendance, but “the bugs were terrible.â€? Bear added, “They have it pretty well figured out on how to manage parking and traffic, better than they have in the past.â€? Councilman Mike Miron said
he saw a lot of people wearing their Tough Mudder T-shirts frequenting area businesses such as Festival Foods and Kwik Trip. • Rescheduled the Sept. 2 council meeting to Tuesday, Sept. 3, due to Labor Day. Also rescheduled the midyear budget workshop to Thursday, Sept. 5. • Announced this year’s ninth annual Tour de Hugo will be Sept. 21; the citywide bus tour and fi re department open house will be Oct. 5; and fall cleanup event is set for Oct. 12. The next City Council meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at City Hall. Shannon Granholm
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The new 36 x 62 pavilion is all ready for St. John’s annual Pig Roast on August 28 and Chicken Dinner on August 29. This beautiful new pavilion is also available for members of the parish to use for any of their own gatherings, and can be seen by passersby from Highway 61 between the parish house and the church. The cost for this adventure was $15,000, which includes all the electric, the Gruver building from North Branch, and the concrete. Over $3,500 in labor was donated towards this project, which would have been an additional cost. The funds to make this happen came from the Fall Festival Fund and from St. John’s Men’s Club. It has been on the Men’s Club drawing board for
over a year and is now a reality, thanks to many who donated their time and talents. The Men’s Club would like to thank Burns, Tim, and Andy Rudy from Rudy Excavating in Hugo for all the dirt work. Thank you to Jimmy Gregoire who paid for the site plan permit and his cement crew: Lee Myron, Rick Gregoire, Jim Gregoire Sr., Tim Cady, Tim Pearson and Steve Pochtel. Many are unaware that St. John’s has a Men’s Club. It was started 2 1/2 years ago so it y urc SEE FOR THE RECORD, PAGE 15 e for commun ws
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED 2020 BUDGET & LEVY, AND WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (WMD) CHARGES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers has scheduled a public hearing to present and receive comPHQWV RQ WKH 'LVWULFW¡V SURSRVHG EXGJHW DQG OHY\ ZKLFK LQFOXGH Water Management District (WMD) local charges for the Bald Eagle Lake :0' WKH $QRND &RXQW\ 'LWFK $&' :0' WKH $&' :0' DQG WKH $&' :0' RQ :HGQHVGD\ $XJXVW DW D P in the Shoreview City Hall Council Chambers, 4600 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, Minnesota. The proposed 2020 budget is $8,186,939. The proposed total levy for the District is $5,181,376. The Bald Eagle Lake WMD will collect charges (revenue) of $58,050. The ACD 31 WMD will collect charges of $32,555.90. The ACD 46 WMD will collect charges of $43,883.15. The ACD 53-62 WMD will collect charges of $33,906.67. All WMD charges are being collected as previously ordered for projects completed within the respective WMD. RCWD, 4325 Pheasant Ridge Drive, Suite 611, Blaine, MN 55449. 763-398-3070. Published one time in The Citizen on August 15, 2019.
This feature brings our readers a story that ran in our newspaper 15 years ago this month, to celebrate our 15 years serving the Hugo community.
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CITY COUNCIL NOTICES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HUGO CITY COUNCIL has rescheduled their regular Council meeting on September 2nd to Tuesday, September 3, 2019, due to the Labor Day Holiday. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HUGO CITY COUNCIL has scheduled a Midyear Budget Review meeting for Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 7 p.m. at Hugo City Hall. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the HUGO CITY COUNCIL has scheduled the citywide bus tour for Saturday, October 5, 2019, at 10 a.m. Starting ORFDWLRQ 7%' 5693¡V DUH QHFHVVDU\ All meetings are open to the public. Michele Lindau, City Clerk Published one time in The Citizen on August 15, 2019.
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Great River Energy (GRE) employees dedicated 552 hours of volunteer time July 22-26 to help build a Habitat for Humanity home located at 14933 Generation Ave. N., Hugo. “We had 71 volunteers participating in the build over the week,� said Dave Kempf, manager, transmission planning engineering. “This is a great support of our local, cooperative community and the family moving into the home will likely interact with Connexus Energy members.� Volunteers screwed in drywall, weed whipped, painted and installed insulation in the town-
home. The multiyear townhome development, known as Generation Acres, began in 2015 and will eventually result in 33 new units that will be purchased by local families who partner with Habitat. Employees from the power supply, legal and corporate and member services divisions joined the transmission division in the weeklong build. GRE is committed to supporting the communities it serves through education, sponsorships, contributions, economic development and activities such as the Habitat for Humanity project.
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Why wait a second longer than you have to, when everyone is raring to go? That’s how the White Bear Lake football team feels about it. They charged onto the field just after the stroke of midnight on Monday, Aug. 12, the fi rst day practice is allowed, under the glowing lights at White Bear Stadium. “It’s been a tradition for us the last few years to have this midnight practice,” explained coach Ryan Bartlett, who welcomed 65 players to start the 2019 season. “We go for about 45 minutes, just
running a few drills. Some parents and students come out to watch.” About 150 students and parents turned out to cheer the players and coaches as they made their entrance, and to watch them break into groups for various drills as lively music blared. The Bears returned for the fi rst of the regular practices later in the day, of course, to start preparations for the opener against Anoka at home on Thursday, Aug. 29. All the other autumn sports teams — soccer, cross country, girls tennis, girls swimming, and volleyball — also got underway on Monday.
Hughes selected for another national team Gabbie Hughes, former Centennial star, is one of 22 players chosen for the Team USA women’s hockey team that will duel Canada in a three-game series Aug. 14-17 in Lake Placid, New York. Previously, Hughes played for U18 national teams in 2017 and 2018 that won gold medals in International Ice
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Constituents crowd Emmer’s town hall to talk health care, environment BY ELIZABETH CALLEN STAFF WRITER
Constituents from Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District fi lled Scandia City Hall last week for a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R). Questions covered a range of concerns, from gun safety in schools to war with Iran to mining in the Boundary Waters. Emmer, a former state representative, has represented Minnesota’s 6th District since 2015. He secured a third term in 2018, winning his re-election bid against DFL challenger Ian Todd with 61% of the votes. Emmer serves on the House Financial Services Committee and chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), which recruits Republican candidates and works to elect Republicans to the U.S. House of Representatives. Among the topics raised by constituents at the July 31 meeting, health care and the environment dominated much of the conversation. Joan Del Rio, of Stacy, urged Emmer to address the rising cost of health insurance premiums. “I pay $560 (for health insurance) every month ‌ and it covers nothing except for some preventive testing until I then throw in another $6,650. I can’t go to the doctor, even though I pay $560 a month because I go and I incur more bills, and my income is finite,â€? she said. “Please do something about that.â€? Emmer blamed the Affordable Care Act for costly health insurance premiums. “The Affordable Care Act did not work. It has collapsed. It’s dead. It’s gone. It drove up premiums. It reduced choice.â€? Emmer also said that health care has been overly politicized by both parties. “What I disagree with is Republicans and Democrats pointing the fi nger at one another over these things. This is not a political issue. We’ve made it one.â€? “It was your (party’s) bill to begin with,â€? one constituent interrupted.
“Oh, here you go; ‘it’s you guys.’ I don’t mean to be critical, but it shouldn’t be about us and you ‌. It’s not whether someone is a Republican or a Democrat. It’s (about) what are your ideas to try and tackle it,â€? Emmer responded. “The other way didn’t work. We’ve got to start looking at how do you drive premiums back down while at the same time providing coverage for pre-existing conditions so that everybody can get access to the health care they need ‌. At the end of the day, it’s an insurance issue.â€? Emmer also said that he believes that health care should be the purview of individual states and not the federal government. “What we should do is return the authority back to the state. We should restore Minnesota’s ability to choose.â€? He has previously said that he supports a system in which insurance can be purchased across state lines and moves with an individual, which he says will extend coverage and competition. Several attendees pressed Emmer on his environmental record. Wendy Ward, of Marine on St. Croix, questioned Emmer’s support for the PolyMet and Twin Metals mining projects near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA). “I’m wondering if you’re aware of the immense financial risks the state is assuming by allowing this project ‌. Every copper-sulfite mine has left communities and environments destroyed,â€? she said. “I’m wondering why you think it’s acceptable to saddle us as taxpayers with a perpetually toxic environment and then the tax bill to respond to this health crisis.â€? Emmer said that he trusts environmental review results for both projects. “If someone proposes a project that doesn’t meet the environmental review standards (and) is going to destroy the environment or leave the devastation that you suggest, it should never go forward. We have never advocated for that,â€? he said. “With the PolyMet situation, as I understand, it has gone through a decade-plus of review ‌. If
it makes it through the process, and it has been proved through the incredibly steep and detailed environmental processes of the state, it should be allowed to proceed.� As the town hall drew to a close, many attendees expressed frustration that the hour-long meeting did not allow time to fully address the issues raised. Emmer said that he will continue to hold more town meetings. “This is our ninth in-person town hall of the year, so we’re actually ahead of schedule. We were trying to do one a month,� he said. “At these things, I always like to say that I’m from the customer service department of the United States Congress because that’s what this job is supposed to be.�
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by parish member Don Schoeller. Its purpose is to get the men together to have some fun and improve the church with things that are needed or need to get done. Their first fundraiser was the Fish Fry during Lent. The first year, they served around 130 per night; this year, they served 300 per night and had to buy a second deep fryer to keep up with
the crowds. (The fish dinner, by the way, was super!) This will be the second year for their Pig Roast and Dance fundraiser. The Men’s Club also gets together to go to the Saints game, to Mille Lacs for fishing, and other outings. New members are welcome! The St. John’s Men’s Club meets the second Monday of each month at the Hugo American Legion at 7 p.m.
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Transform spaces into cozy retreats Cool weather often drives people to spend more hours indoors than they do during the warmer months. Autumn is a time to winterize gardens, put away lawn furniture and prepare for the holiday season. Autumn also provides the perfect opportunity to begin home interior projects. Many people decide to redecorate their homes to reect each season. When temperatures change, it’s time to transition from the light colors and breezy fabrics symbolic of summer to thicker, darker materials that evoke coziness. With some inspiration and a little know-how, any homeowner or apartment dweller can cozy up a space in time for fall and winter. • Invest in area rugs. While wood oors can look beautiful and work well with many different design styles, wood can feel chilly underfoot. Thick area rugs add warmth to a room and can help it look more lived-in. Area rugs also help a room appear more cohesive, coordinating with other colors in a space and providing a visual border. • Practice layering in rooms. An affordable and relatively easy way to make a room seem more cozy is to layer fabrics and other accents. Layers can include throws and blankets. Remove place mats from the dining room table and use them on accent tables or an ottoman in the living room. Table runners also can add a splash of color to the top of bedroom dressers. • Play with texture. Look for fabrics that boast texture and can add a tactile feel to spaces. When used on throw pillows or small accents, faux fur can create that cozy cabin feel. Draperies made from nubby fabrics or those with grooves and ridges can add dimension to a room as well. Even a lampshade made of an unusual fabric, such as a wafe-patterned material, can add a little depth and warmth to a space.
• Reevaluate your lighting. Lighting a space is more than just ipping on a switch. Finding the right balance of lighting ďŹ xtures can instantly transform the feel of a room. Create more warmth and a cozy feel by switching out bulbs from cooler shades to warmer ones — those that give off yellow and pink hues rather than cool blues. Accent lighting helps establish a comfortable space for curling up and reading a good book. Spot lighting, such as ďŹ xtures that are trained on artwork or inside of a curio or china cabinet, also can set a more welcoming mood. • Install a bookshelf and start a book collection. Piles and stacked books can add warmth to any space. Books evoke the hallowed halls of schools and quiet nooks in the library. Fill shelves with books interspersed with additional design accents, and you will instantly make a room feel more inviting. • Choose dark paint. Do not feel nervous about incorporating deeper shades in rooms. Dark colors give rooms a more enclosed feel than lighter colors, and that can create a warm and cozy feeling. This works particularly well in larger spaces that feel vast and empty. If you’re scared to paint all of your walls, try a darker shade below a chair rail or just paint one accent wall. • Add architectural elements. Think about adding rich moldings to crown the ceilings or to frame doorways. If you have the space for a nook, create a window seat beneath a picture window or add a bench and cushions in a corner for a nice escape spot. Use the colder weather as an opportunity to reinvent some of the rooms in your home. With paint, texture, fabric, lighting, and more, rooms can be quickly transformed into cozy respites from the cold.
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New espresso trailer serves up something for everyone BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
HUGO — Earlier this week, motorists were happy to fi nd another option along their Highway 61 route to pick up some coffee and breakfast. The Espresso Base and Treats trailer parked in front of the Blacksmith Lounge (17205 Forest Blvd. N., Hugo), where it plans to remain for 30 days. But, don't worry, it’s the proprietors’ hope to stick around longer. St. Paul resident Deb Johnson purchased the trailer from Maple Island Brewery in Stillwater about a year ago along with her daughters Arianna Johnson and Karissa JohnsonSchmidt. Despite some delays in opening due to a faulty generator, the trailer is now up and running from 6:30 to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday. Buying a trailer offered some immediate benefits. “We can go wherever we want to go and sell coffee, dessert drinks and pastries,” Deb Johnson said. The family can also bring the trailer to Florida for various events and art shows from November or December through April. It is not uncommon for Johnson to drink 15 cups of coffee a day. Coffee has long been a passion for her family. “We would go to visit my great-great grandmother on White Earth Reservation and she would drink her coffee with chocolate syrup. I really enjoyed it and was drinking coffee at 12 years old,” she recalled. “All the women in our family have always had coffee.” Six years ago, the family owned a coffee shop/thrift store in Somerset, Wisconsin, for a couple of years. Johnson’s dream is to one day own a “brick-and-mortar” coffee shop of her own, hopefully in this area along Highway 61. “We are trying to bring convenience for our customers,” she said. “There is nothing on this side
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except for Kodiak Coffee in Forest Lake, and then there is nothing all the way until White Bear Lake.” The Espresso Base serves coffee, of course, but patrons can order an espresso specialty drink: Americano, latte, cappuccino, mocha, café breve and macchiato. Specialty frappé coffees are also on offer, including salted caramel, java chip and strawberry. There are even selections for the kids — cotton candy or a unicorn (topped with whipped cream, Nerds candy and rainbow sprinkles).
“We have more than just coffee. We have something for everyone,” Johnson explained. If something is not on the menu, she encourages customers to make a request. In addition to coffee, creambased or dairy-free smoothies (mango, wild berry, guava) and frozen lemonades (cherry, raspberry, strawberry and lemon lime) are available. The Espresso Base and Treats has hungry patrons covered, too: in addition to breakfast sandwiches, it also carries breakfast bowls, pancakes, pigs in a blanket, yogurt parfaits, cereal in a cup and
fresh pastries. If customers want their order to be ready to go when they pull up, they can either contact Johnson directly by calling/texting 651-226-7574 or messaging her on Facebook or Snapchat, with payment via PayPal. The Espresso Base offers concessions at corporate events, art shows, outdoor events, weddings, graduation parties and catering. “We can do any kind of party you have going on,” she said. After the 30-day permit expires, Johnson said they will try to fi nd another
location in the area to park the trailer before they head to Florida for the winter. If the family does secure a building space for a coffee shop, she said they will stick around and stop being snowbirds. For more information about The Espresso Base and Treats, visit www.facebook. com/theespressobase. Editor Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
State Representative gives Legislative update to council BY SHANNON GRANHOLM EDITOR
HUGO — State Rep. Ami Wazlawik (District 38B) visited the Hugo City Council Aug. 5 to talk about what was accomplished in the state Legislature this session and what still needs to be accomplished in the next session. “We were able to get quite a bit done in the health and human services area. We were the only state in the country that had not had any licensing in place for assisted living facilities. We were also able to get some significant legislation passed to help with the opioid crisis. We secured funding to help with prevention and addiction treatment,” Wazlawik said. “We also made some significant investments in education and public schools. One of the biggest things that school districts were looking for, especially in the suburbs, was to help with the special education cross subsidy. We were able to get some funding for that to freeze the cross subsidy... give us time to figure out how we are going to fund those services. I think it's a big win for our schools and communities.” Other accomplishments included expanding the social security tax, expanding the working family tax credit and securing a slight tax rate decrease for one of the middle income brackets, she said. Some things that were not accomplished this session, that Wazlawik hopes to continue having
d discussions about next session, i include a bill she authored r regarding school safety a assessment teams, working to b use of Trichloroethylene ban ( (TCE) across the state and i insulin supply and costs. Council member Becky Petryk h a question regarding had t system that is used by the t Metropolitan Council the Amii W A Wazlawik l ik Transportation Advisory Board to score and rank road and trail projects for funding. “I am always pushing for equity in funding. Points for trails are based very heavily on population and so as time has gone on, areas such as Washington County score very poorly when it comes to trails. Is this something that could be taken care of at legislative level? Wazlawik said she wasn't sure, as there are many different funding mechanisms in place for trails but she would look into the matter. Councilmember Phil Klein thanked Wazlawik for supporting the $1 million Met Council grant to support water conservation projects throughout the state. “That is going to have a huge impact for us to be able to continue doing what we can for water conservation,” he said. Mayor Tom Weidt asked Wazlawik what has been
the biggest challenge for her so far since she has been on the job for about nine months. “The legislative session is very busy and the interim is not nearly as busy. So finding that balance of how do you continue the session, but knowing that folks are gone for the summer. My biggest challenge is figuring out how to do all the things that I can during the interim. Filling that time with as much legislative stuff as I can has been a little bit of a challenge,” she said. “Also adjusting to having a job, during the session at least, where you are on all the time. There are cameras and people everywhere, people want to talk to you.” Weidt also asked her what issues she is working on that are specific to Washington County. Wazlawik said legislative members have had some bonding conversations regarding road construction projects and a new historical society center in Washington County. Members are continuing to work on the TCE ban as well as the County Road J and Hwy. 35 project. Weidt invited Wazlawik back to visit the council for another update in the middle of the session. She said she would be back sometime in February 2020. Shannon Granholm can be reached at 651-407-1227 or citizennews@presspubs.com.
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1. Staff from Apple Academy Learning Center (in Centerville) took over Cup and Cone in White Bear Lake Aug. 8. — Submitted 2. Hugo resident Jeremy Govro took his company’s drone out for a test flight Aug. 4 and captured this aerial view of the new Oneka Place development and the city of Hugo. — Submitted, Jeremy Govro 3. Girl Scouts visited Minneopa Falls near Mankato over the organization’s Love State Parks Weekend July 13-14. Pictured (from left) are: Temperance Miles, Sabrina Fish, Eviee Foster, Anya Diehl, Felicity Miles and Olivya Chau. — Submitted 4. Girl Scouts visited the Seppmann Mill, dating from about 1860. Pictured (top row, from left) are: Temperance Miles, Olivya Chau, Sabrina Fish and Felicity Miles; (bottom row) Anya Diehl and Eviee Foster. — Submitted 5. Trainer Mya Bowman leads a group of boot campers on a Nature Hike July 29, one of several
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enrichment activities the dogs experience while staying at Neuman K-9 Academy. Neuman Academy, located in Hugo, offers Dog/Puppy Training Bootcamp, which is a specialized training program giving you the ultimate level of control. The program is designed for owners seeking an easy to live with companion that can go anywhere, respond to commands and show proper etiquette towards people and other dogs. — Submitted 6. Kennel Assistant Jake Atwater supervises a group of Neuman K-9 Academy boot campers while the dogs enjoy free time and pack socialization. — Submitted 7. Trainer Jenna Fyksen practices tandem heeling with Maverick (Newfoundland) and Bentley (golden retriever). Both dogs will head home to California after they graduate from Neuman K-9 Academy boot camp. — Submitted
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